How-To Geek

3D printers allow you to create objects that solve problems, improve on products you own, and above all, make you smile. But they can also be used to create items that improve the printer itself, and these are often the best first prints to make.

So, you're getting into software development, and one elemental name keeps coming up: Rust. After experiencing that myself, I looked into the increasingly popular programming language. Here's what I learned about it, plus the steps it took to start writing Rust programs myself.

Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s time for some digital housekeeping. If you rely on Home Assistant to run your smart home, keeping your server running smoothly with a bit of maintenance can boost both performance and usability.

If Microsoft had their way, you’d never be able to make a local Windows account again. However, as much as Microsoft wants that to be a reality, it never will be. Here’s why the fight for local Windows accounts is more important than you think.

With premium build materials and the largest battery OnePlus has ever crammed into a phone, the OnePlus 15R has an easy sales pitch. However, the exceptional battery life comes from bleeding-edge new battery tech, and how well that battery holds up long term remains to be seen.

Honda is the most fuel-efficient automaker in the United States, according to the latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Automotive Trends Report. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of fuel economy and vehicle technology data across the U.S. light-duty vehicle market from 1975 through 2024, with preliminary 2025 data.

Big three-row SUVs like the Toyota Sequoia, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, and Nissan Armada deliver serious space and road presence, but they’re not exactly known for being gentle at the pump. That’s fine for road trips, but it stings a lot more during school runs and grocery hauls.

Streaming has given anime an incredible global reach, and Netflix has been a vital part in introducing the medium to wider audiences. Between distributing series new and old and playing a part in the production of several hits, I feel the service has created an ideal anime gateway for newcomers to dive into a new medium that they may not have considered otherwise. From shonen battles to romantic comedies, there is a varied selection that offers a little something for everyone.

Streaming has given anime an incredible global reach, and Netflix has been a vital part in introducing the medium to wider audiences. Between distributing series new and old and playing a part in the production of several hits, I feel the service has created an ideal anime gateway for newcomers to dive into a new medium that they may not have considered otherwise. From shonen battles to romantic comedies, there is a varied selection that offers a little something for everyone.

SD cards and SSDs have one major thing in common: both run on NAND flash memory. Despite that, they're still drastically different in many ways, and that includes failures.

Pokémon is celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout 2026. If we had to pick a date, it would be February 27, when the original Pocket Monsters Red and Green was released for the Game Boy back in 1996. You can join the celebration with Google's hidden Doodle mini-game that you can play right now on your phone or PC.

If you're on the hunt for critically acclaimed titles, old and new, then you don't have to stray too far. Netflix hosts a large collection of award-winning films, shows, and documentaries that span several genres.

If you're on the hunt for critically acclaimed titles, old and new, then you don't have to stray too far. Netflix hosts a large collection of award-winning films, shows, and documentaries that span several genres.

Toyota’s latest suite of Connected Services, managed through the Toyota App, transforms the vehicle into a smart companion. Whether it’s using cloud navigation to shave time off your commute, preconditioning your EV’s battery for a faster charge, or receiving real-time safety alerts while your teenager is behind the wheel, these technologies are designed to work seamlessly in the background.

If you've ever held the power button to shut your PC down, you've done an "unsafe shutdown," and chances are that your SSD wasn't too happy about it. The event was probably logged, adding up to your error count.

March is here, and with it, Disney+ and Hulu have quite the lineup of new and returning movies, TV shows, and specials to get to. And while we wait to see what the House of Mouse will do with the merging of both of them into a single service, or when they'll officially shutter the Hulu app, we still think it's much easier for you if we compile everything that's coming to both services in one convenient place.

Vehicle thefts in the United States fell 23% during the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to the latest analysis from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). The organization credits the collective efforts of law enforcement, automakers, and insurers for the drop, yet some common everyday vehicles still top the list of the most stolen vehicles.

Smart plugs are a great way to start your smart home journey. They can turn almost any device from dumb to smart, allowing you to turn them on and off remotely or as part of an automation. However, there's a lot more you can do with smart plugs beyond turning things on and off.

Android’s history with tablets is filled with failures. Ironically, one of the most sought-after Android tablets didn’t actually launch with Android at all, but it had a lasting impact on the platform. This is the story of the HP TouchPad.

Don't you just love it when technology just won't cooperate? That sinking feeling when you realize you're going to need to reinstall the OS, and no amount of quick fixes is doing the trick, and everything's going to take forever to fix (if it even can be fixed). Been there, done that.